Nailed it: that’s the most sapient comment of the bunch here, and my nominee for comment of the day here. This is the kind of thing I’ve been calling for in education at large for years: peer-based education is far, far more effective in dealing with the most important matters of pedagogy. No, algebra and chemistry and trig are not the most important matters; dealing with situations like drugs, street crime, cheating, sex, online safety and intelligence — that’s the shit that matters in education, and both research and ordinary experience show that peer-based ed is far more effective in penetrating to kids and making a difference in outcomes.

geoknows - Aug 17, 2012 at 10:27 AM

I’m glad I’m not the only one who finds a grownup (well, ostensibly, sort of) telling 6-year-olds to be sexy is more than a little creepy.

I am right there with you Geo. We actually ban those types of words in our household.
Example(s) that immediately come to mind:
stupid, suck(s), sexy, hate, God (when used in exasperation) and Jesus (also when used in exasperation). There are a few more but you get the gist.
Disclaimer: This just applies to our household. To each their own.

God, Louis. Why would you ban those types of words in your household, it is just stupid. I hate when people ban words. Jesus! Ah well, I am going to take what bryce said about being sexy. Go back in your little dream world.

Are you serious, stlouis? Why would you ban the word “sexy”? How would someone express his or her severe distaste for a disgusting vegetable if one can’t say, “I hate brussel sprouts!”?

Just curious.

stlouis1baseball - Aug 17, 2012 at 3:53 PM

I really try to put ZERO stock in thumbs up or thumbs down. After all…most people seem to just click them for the sake of clicking them. But when I see this many thumbs down for a post such as that one…I do feel it is a direct reflection of our society. Very similar to the posts Bruno and I had in regards to people actually patting Melky on the back for telling the truth.
WE (as in my Wife and I)…simply feel (8) yr. old and (5) yr. old little girls should NOT be using words such as “hate,” “stupid,” “sexy,” “sucks,” etc… I also firmly believe the thumbs downs aren’t so much a reflection of THOSE words being on the ban list. Moreso, because the words “God” and “Jesus” are included. And I even qualified my post by stating this only pertains to our household. Again…to each their own. AS I SAID THE FIRST TIME.
Wow…I need a drink.

Harper’s statement reflects the values of a lot of people in present day America. Money, pleasure, attention, bling, getting ahead, success at any cost. He’s young. Hopefully age will mature him. Maybe “his handlers” will tell him to think before he blurts.

It’s important advice. I think every guy on Earth would admit that we’re trying to do what we do well in an effort to attract someone. So “Be as sexy as you can” is pretty much the only advice we ever need.

“Be As Sexy As You Can”…so that when I go for a limo ride, I’ll pull up and offer you money to get in. Then after taking you back to my wonderful apartment with a great view, we can get down to business. “Do you like Phil Collins?”

Actually, this was a partial quote. The full comment was, “Be as sexy as you can and you’ll be able to carry a .171 post ASB batting average and still be mentioned on ESPN more than twice as often as Mike Trout. Alas, to be mentioned as frequently as Tim Tebow you have to ‘spontaneously’ whip off your shirt and jog in the rain.”

Rather than break down the amount of time a specific athlete or figure was covered, we counted how frequently names were mentioned in the transcripts from the week. The 15 most-mentioned sports people for July 27-Aug. 2:

Who the hell cares who gets mentioned on ESPN? ESPN is to sports what MTV is to music. Turn it OFF, already.

yahmule - Aug 17, 2012 at 11:50 AM

I only turn on ESPN when they’re televising an actual sporting event. You couldn’t get me to watch Skip Bayless, Stephen A Smith and the rest of the assholes on that network unless you kidnapped a family member and mailed me an ear. This information came from Deadspin. I’m just poking some fun at the pervasive fanboy mentality in our celebrity culture. Bro.

voteforno6 - Aug 17, 2012 at 11:37 AM

I don’t get why all these Mike Trout fans have such an obsession with Bryce Harper. Get over it already.

It’s hilarious that before Harper got called up the idiot media consensus was that he was a jerk and a head case, and now that he has proven to be neither they hype up silly little stories like this one.

I don’t have any issues with Harper at all. I’ve watched him play and he plays hard and hasnt been the jerk many thought he would be. That being said, this quote and the clown thing arent anything special. They’re both kinda lame to me really.

“Are you serious, stlouis? Why would you ban the word “sexy”? How would someone express his or her severe distaste for a disgusting vegetable if one can’t say, “I hate brussel sprouts!”?”

Indaburg: I can’t believe you are serious. Do me a favor and look up the definition of “sexy.”
Then…let me know (in your opinion) the benefit of allowing an (8) yr. old and (5) yr. old little girl use said word.
Better yet…after defining the word advise as to why it would be even remotely close to a good idea.

Son, just play ball for a couple years, okay? Drop the twitter account, keep the press at friendly arms’ length, and don’t be advising kids younger than you to “be sexy”. All that will just get you distracted and into trouble. Focus on what you’re good at, playing ball. You’ll be better off for it in the end. And you might be a Hall of Famer.

The only thing creepier than someone tellingkids to be as sexy as they can is a grown man thinking that it is awesome!! You Craig, have just reached a new level of “awesomeness”, go enjoy yourself while looking at your life size poster of your favorite DUDE!!!!

old people..he doesn’t mean sexy in terms of sex. Its like having swag or confidence. It’s slang…he is not being creepy..I bet more than half those kids know this. Now I’m not saying its the best message..but again he is still learning how to be a role model. How about we congratulate him on spending time with kids.